2023 Summer Camp Coordinator

The Summer Camp Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and administrative functions of the Language Detectives Summer Camp offered by UBC Linguistics: https://recreation.ubc.ca/camps/summer/language-speaking-writing-language-detectives/

The goal of these camps is to engage children in language learning and explore other languages, as well as to introduce students to Linguistic concepts in fun and interactive ways.

 

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision/direction of the Student Programs Manager (M&P), coordinates all aspects of the “Language Detectives” summer camps, including:
    • Marketing the camps to parents
    • Development of camp curriculum and activities
    • Assisting with recruiting and interviewing camp instructors (undergraduate student employees) and volunteers
    • Day-to-day supervision of the camp instructors and volunteers
    • Liaison with parents, the Department of Linguistics, and UBC Camps
  • Participates in first aid training, orientation, planning meetings and/or other preparation activities
  • Holds a valid criminal record check Standard First-Aid/CPR certification and provides proof of both to the Department of Linguistics prior to the commencement of the camps.
  • Performs other duties as required

 

Qualifications

  • Major/minor or completion of undergraduate degree in Linguistics, Speech Sciences or Cognitive Systems
  • 2+ years’ experience working with children in group settings
  • Able to take initiative
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Able to work independently and be an effective team player
  • Able to problem-solve
  • Able to develop new methods and procedures

 

Location 

UBC – Totem Field Studios, 2613 West Mall

 

Term of Employment

  • The term of employment will be from May 15 to September 1
  • The position will be part-time (up to 20 hrs/wk) from May 15 to June 23
  • Full-time hours (35 hr/wk) will be from June 26 to September 1
  • The summer camps will run from July 4 to August 25 (8 weeks)
  • Additional vacation may not be taken for the duration of the summer camps

 

To Apply:

Applications must be submitted by March 24, 2023 via this form: https://ling.air.arts.ubc.ca/summer-camp-coordinator-app/

Applications must include:

  • Brief cover letter outlining your experience for the position
  • Resume

 

Successful candidates will have to provide the following documents prior to the start date (May 15): 

  • Current Criminal Record Check
  • Current First-aid/CPR certification
  • UBC Bullying and Harassment training (https://www.hse2.ubc.ca/moodle/login/index.php) and Privacy and Security training (https://privacymatters.ubc.ca/content/training)

 

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Hiring decisions are made in accordance with UBC’s hiring practices (http://www.hr.ubc.ca/).

Questions may be directed to ling.summercamp@ubc.ca.